Bastille Day Dance

Sat. , July 12; 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Norse Hall (Upstairs Ballroom),
111 NE 11th Ave, Portland

Bastille Day honors a moment when people rose up and claimed their voice — a spark of freedom that still echoes today.

We let the music carry that spirit.
We move in the name of joy, connection, and shared humanity.
We dance because it feels good to move together — with rhythm, with heart, with hope.

So don your favorite French flair — a beret, a scarf, a splash of red — or just bring your own sense of style.Let’s gather not just to remember, but to celebrate what’s possible when people come together.

Celebrate Bastille Day with us — French style!
Join us for an evening of social dancing set to a lively and romantic playlist of French-language music. From classic musette and chanson to modern French swing, blues, and fusion, the evening’s soundtrack will transport you to a Parisian dance hall with a distinctly Dance Eclectic twist.
The dance will be held in the upstairs ballroom at Norse Hall — the same cozy, air-conditioned space where we host Blues Eclectic. It's a perfect match for the spirit of Bal Musette and a beautiful place to explore music and movement from another culture.
Wondering what makes a Bastille Day dance? There are no rules — just inspiration. Hint: It’s whatever you want it to be. Come as you are, bring your flair, your curiosity, and your joy to the floor. Dance it your way.